Resolving disputes originating within Traditional Authorities consumes government time and vital resources that could be directed towards other national priorities. President Nangolo Mbumba emphasized this point, while urging people to respect customary laws and norms and to seek amicable resolutions. Dr. Mbumba made this appeal during his opening speech at the five-day annual meeting of […]
The 3rd Junior National Council (JNC) resumed on Monday, continuing its mission since 2017 to provide a platform for school learners from all 14 regions to discuss pressing youth issues at both regional and national levels. The JNC serves as a voice for school-going youth, offering them a space to express their opinions and debate […]
A new revelation has surfaced that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) ignored legal advice from the Attorney General’s office before illegally deregistering the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF). This led to a court defeat, with the ECN advised against deregistering NEFF without following due process. In July 2024, the Government Attorney, representing the Attorney […]
All People’s Party former Vice President Erastus Shuumbwa has parted ways with the party and joined the three-month-old Action Democratic Movement. Shuumbwa said he left APP this week. Former parliamentarian Erastus Shuumbwa was suspended from APP early this year. He served as APP’s acting president in 2011 following the death of the party’s president, Ignatius […]
Proceedings have kicked off for the Swapo Party Electoral College weekend, with Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah calling for unity during the opening of the Party’s Central Committee meeting held in the capital this morning. The Central Committee is the party’s highest decision-making body in between two congresses and will, among others, assess the party’s readiness […]
The High Court has reinstated the suspended Swapo Party representatives of the ||Kharas Regional Council. Councillors Lazarus Nangolo, Taimi Amakali, and Suzan Ndjaleka sought legal recourse after the ||Kharas Regional Council suspended their salaries at the end of July based on a council resolution that terminated their council membership for allegedly failing to attend three […]
The Junior National Council will be convening from Monday next week under the theme ‘Educating the Namibian Child Fit for the Agenda 2063 and Beyond’. This was announced by the Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, when he adjourned the National Council’s special session on Friday. “The National Council is once again hosting the […]
Some Members of the National Council are worried that the Divorce Bill may have the potential to discriminate against one gender, especially spousal maintenance and value for money rather than love. The bill is designed to handle issues such as spousal and child support, financial matters in divorce, and annulment of marriages. Independent Member of […]
The National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) Gobabis Municipality Councillor, Elvire Theron, has resigned with immediate effect. This was confirmed by the town mayor, Melba Tjozongoro. Tjozongoro says Theron sent a letter of resignation to the Chief Executive Officer. “Upon my arrival, I received the resignation letter. As I entered the chamber, the meeting couldn’t proceed […]
The proposed raise to the N$100,000 threshold for income tax exemption has divided MPs in the National Council. This change would mean individuals earning below this amount would not have to pay income tax. The National Council is trying to weigh the immediate benefits against the potential long-term economic impact. Supporters, such as Swapo MP […]
